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A Malaysian student robbed by “Good Samaritans” during last summer’s London riots said today that “justice was served” after the first of his attackers was jailed.

Ashraf Rossli, 21, suffered a broken jaw as he attempted to make his way through a mob in Barking. There was widespread revulsion after video footage showed two men apparently going to the accountancy student’s aid only to rummage through his backpack and steal a games console. His mobile phone was also taken.

However, Mr Rossli told the Evening Standard that he forgave his attackers after Beau Isagba, 18, who threw the jaw-shattering punch, was sentenced to seven years at a young offender institution, four and half of which were for the assault.

He said: “I believe in the British judicial system and respect the sentences meted out. I don’t bear any grudges on my attackers and wish them well.

“I would like to thank the police, judicial system and public for all the support they have given and shown. I now want to put the incident behind me and concentrate on my studies.”

Speaking before the sentencing he said: “I’m not angry, seriously. The only thing I would think about is, I want to go on with my life and my jaw is healing.”

Mr Rossli, of Kuala Lumpur, had been in the UK for a month and needed two metal plates inserted after the attack.

Isagba, who had admitted a charge of violent disorder, was found guilty at Wood Green crown court of causing grievous bodily harm and robbery last month. John Kafunda, 22, and Reece Donovan, 24, the pair caught on camera stealing from Mr Rossli’s bag, will be sentenced next week.